Nakedstem Dewflower
About Nakedstem Dewflower
Doveweed (Commelinaceae) is a weedy, prostrate, summer annual in the spiderwort (dayflower) family. It is propagated exclusively by seeds. Infestations generally begin in drainage ditches or low spots where water stands. A similar species, marsh dayflower, is less common but grows in similar habitats.
Taxonomy
Murdannia nudiflora
Murdannia
Commelinaceae
Commelinales
How to care for Nakedstem Dewflower
How often to water your Nakedstem Dewflower
every 9
Nakedstem Dewflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Nakedstem Dewflower in your home
a window
Nakedstem Dewflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Nakedstem Dewflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Nakedstem Dewflower
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Nakedstem Dewflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Nakedstem Dewflower
Nakedstem Dewflower
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.